The Wurzels have given their support to Bristol's bid to host the World Cup in 2018.

Tommy Banner and Pete Budd from the band also said they would love to perform in front of international crowds at the new Bristol City stadium.

The Robins' most famous fans, and authors of unofficial club anthem Drink Up Thy Cider, have appeared at Ashton Gate many times, and said that they are very excited about the possibility of a new stadium and World Cup football coming to Bristol.

Despite the fact that Tommy and Pete will be nearly 80 by 2018, they hope that they will be able to share The Wurzels' unique scrumpy and western music with the world.

"Having the World Cup here would be brilliant for Bristol," said Tommy, 70. "It will raise the profile of the city and will just be so special.

"I have enjoyed amazing days at Ashton Gate and if World Cup matches come to Bristol, it will be great to see some modern history created."

The Wurzels are very much part of the fabric of Bristol City. Their song One For The Bristol City is the official club anthem, while Drink Up Thy Cider is played at the final whistle at Ashton Gate if the Robins win, where it is heartily sung by fans along with another Wurzel song, I Am A Cider Drinker.

Lead singer Pete Budd, 69, said that it is always "magical" to play at Ashton Gate. The band perform regularly across Bristol and the South West and have also performed globally, including Doha where England play on Saturday.

Pete said: "We are both big football fans, although we don't get to watch City as much as we would like these days.

"Playing live is still what we enjoy doing best. Our best ever gig was at Glastonbury festival last year, but I'm sure that if we can play as part of Bristol's World Cup it will top even that. I used to come to Ashton Gate and watch games on my Dad's shoulder. To have World Cup games in Bristol would be just fantastic."